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London Mayor’s urban advisor warns Gateway could become \"heartless urban sprawl\"

Feb. 9, 2006

Two of the UK’s top architects, including an advisor to the Mayor of London, have said the Thames Gateway could become a characterless, urban sprawl if low den…

Rural communities risk \"slow death,\" warns Barratt chief executive

Feb. 6, 2006

Rural communities will suffer a \"slow death\" unless affordable homes are built in countryside communities, Barratt chief executive David Pretty has warned.

Bellway chosen for 5,000-home Leeds regeneration scheme

Feb. 6, 2006

Bellway is teaming up with Leeds City Council to deliver a £1.3 billion regeneration scheme in east and south east Leeds.

Tory MP campaigns to \"rescue\" gardens from developers

Feb. 3, 2006

Conservative MP for Tunbridge Wells, Greg Clark, has launched a campaign to stop developers from building homes in back gardens.

Environment Agency warns of water crisis

Feb. 3, 2006

The Environment Agency has warned that the south east could face severe water shortages as a result of the government\'s housing growth plans, if urgent action…

In the pipeline

Feb. 1, 2006

Industry concerns over sustainable homes code

Feb. 1, 2006

The industry is concerned that the government has not allocated enough time to properly take into account consultation responses on the draft code for sustaina…

Thames Gateway undesirable

Feb. 1, 2006

The government must invest in infrastructure and community facilities in the Thames Gateway if the region is to attract buyers, an independent think-tank has w…

Miller restructures

Feb. 1, 2006

Miller Homes is undergoing a nationwide restructure following its £264 million acquisition of Fairclough last September.